Apartments for rent in Black Canyon City, AZ

Black Canyon City, a small town in Arizona, has a population of slightly more than 3,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (30%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 49, is older than most cities in Arizona. Home ownership is more common than renting in Black Canyon City, and 18% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $668 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Arizona. Each month, renters in Black Canyon City will save around $376 compared to the state average.

Black Canyon City has an average commute time of about 35 minutes, slower than the state average of about 27 minutes. Many residents (30%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Black Canyon City has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). In addition, 7% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Black Canyon City: retail and construction. Together, these industries make up 16% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, as 9% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Black Canyon City workers take home an average annual income of about $50K, less than the average Arizona resident. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.